Orange County Business Journal Recognizes Sheila Swaroop in “Women in Business” Awards
IRVINE, Calif., September 19, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the Orange County Business Journal has named partner Sheila Swaroop among the honorees for its annual “Women...
Keeping up With AI: FDA Issues Guidance on Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Devices
On August 18, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance (Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions) to provide recommendations...
Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in Lexology IP and Thought Leadership Guides
IRVINE, Calif., September 16, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that a number of the firm’s partners were recognized in Lexology’s annual guides showcasing top-tier IP and legal...
Mark Lezama Discusses Netflix’s AI Content Policy with World Trademark Review
Netflix recently announced new guidance for using generative AI in content produced for its platform, requiring production partners to disclose any intended use of AI, prohibiting training models on uncleared...
Protecting Inventions for In-Space Manufacturing – How the Space Act and Patent Claim Strategy Can Help
As the larger aerospace industry continues to grow, space technology companies are pursuing innovations for in-space manufacturing. This technology includes producing and/or assembling structures or other items in orbit, or...
Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Discuss Evolving IPR Requirements in Latest Law360 Column
In their monthly Law360 column on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit rulings, partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the Federal Circuit’s decision in Shockwave Medical v. Cardiovascular Systems. The Federal...
Ben Shiroma and Terra Davis Recognized at 2025 OCCDL Awards Gala
Mr. Shiroma named among “Top Young Lawyers”; Ms. Davis receives “Bridgebuilder Award” IRVINE, Calif., September 11, 2025 – Knobbe Martens congratulates associate Ben Shiroma and Chief Diversity & Talent Development...
Knobbe Martens Welcomes 2025 Associate Class to Offices Across the Country
New class advances firm commitment to investing in talent across a range of technical disciplines IRVINE, Calif., September 10, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce the arrival of...
Knobbe Martens Guides X-Ray Technology Pioneer Sigray to Success in Patent and Trade Secret Jury Trial
IRVINE, Calif., September 10, 2025 – A trial team from Knobbe Martens secured a significant success on behalf of innovator Sigray, Inc. in an IP dispute involving groundbreaking x-ray technologies....
Federal Circuit Review | August 2025
August Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) August Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Deleted Specification Portions Undermine Claim Construction In FMC Corp. v. Sharda USA, LLC, Appeal No. 24-2335, the Federal Circuit...
Carol Pitzel Cruz Named ‘Winning Litigator’ Finalist by The National Law Journal
Pitzel Cruz’s selection follows recent recognition as ‘Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year’ at LMG Life Sciences Awards SEATTLE, September 9, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that partner...
Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?
For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and...
Lawdragon Names 17 Knobbe Martens Partners Among ‘Leading Litigators in America’
IRVINE, Calif., September 8, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 17 of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading...
New 3D-Printable Titanium Alloy to Combat Climate Change
Pure titanium and titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, are used in aerospace applications for forming airframes and engine parts because of their light weight, high strength, and resistance to corrosion. However,...
Derivation ≠ Interference: First to File Keeps Rights if Conception Was Independent
GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC v. SELNER Before Stoll, Stark, and Goldberg (sitting by designation). Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The Federal Circuit affirmed the Board’s rejection...
Knobbe Martens’ Hatch-Waxman Practice Takes Home Multiple Honors at 2025 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
Firm named ‘Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year’; Carol Pitzel Cruz receives ‘Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year’ award IRVINE, Calif., September 5, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share...
IAM Features Comments from Adam Powell on Landmark Prosecution Laches Decision
In the IAM article “Federal Circuit Reverse Prosecution Laches in Google v Sonos but Leaves Room for Uncertainty,” litigation partner Adam Powell offered insights into how the ruling could affect...
Not Clear Enough: The TTAB’s Standard for the Registrability of All-Purpose Word Marks Lacked Clarity
IN RE: ERIK BRUNETTI Before Lourie, Dyk, and Reyna. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a decision of the Trademark Trial and...
Aerospace Update | August 2025
No Tariffs on Aerospace Products Traded Between U.S. and European Union Nicholas Zovko & Rhett D. Ramsey On July 27, 2025, the U.S. and EU reached a trade agreement. As part of...
Life Science Update | August 2025
Eyeing the Prize of the U.S. Patent System, the Trump Administration Proposes Patent Maintenance Fee Overhaul Jane Dai, Ph.D. & Susan M. Janicki, Ph.D. The Trump administration is considering changing the U.S....
Litigation Update | August 2025
An Examiner’s Allowance Does Not Create an “Especially Weighty” Presumption of Written-Description Support Justin J. Gillett & Alex Martin del Campo MONDIS TECHNOLOGY LTD., HITACHI MAXELL, LTD., NKA MAXELL HOLDINGS, LTD., MAXELL,...
